Employment Opportunity – Cooking Instructor

The Seniors Centre at the Minoru Centre for Active Living

Job Summary

Reporting to Community Facilities Coordinator, Recreation Leader, or Community Association Coordinator. The Cooking Instructor is responsible for the leadership and planning of cooking programs within a community services setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate cooking activities with supporting weekly lesson plans that are creative, flexible and adaptable. Provide a safe, positive and well-managed learning setting.

Responsible for the supervision and leadership of volunteers.

Greet participants at the beginning and end of each class and discuss program information.

Communicate with other staff and volunteers.

Be a positive role model for participants.

Follow Community Centre and off-site protocol for emergency situations.

Ensure the safety of all individuals participating.

Ensure the physical and emotional environment is safe for participants.

Report and document suspected abuse, endangerment and neglect to supervisor.

Ensure attendance procedures are followed.

Clean and maintain room and equipment; assess equipment on a regular basis and report damaged items to supervisor.

Ensure appropriate set up,



take down and maintenance of program room and space.

Provide evaluation and feedback to supervisor regarding program content.

Petty cash management.

Fill out accident and/or incident report forms and submit accordingly.

Obtain off-site rental information and/or contract; liaise with off-site point of contact.

Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility.

Required Qualifications

Post-secondary degree or diploma in culinary services and/or an equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 2 years teaching/experience in a cooking setting.

Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid and CPR Level B (or higher).

Police Information Check.

Desired Qualifications

Training and/or experience with individuals that require extra support.

AED training.

Second language.

Hours: Workshops are scheduled monthly.

Salary: Starting at $24.55

Please Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Email: [email protected]

Minoru Centre for Active Living

7191 Granville Avenue

Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026.

Only those candidates under further consideration will be contacted.

Pay: From $24.55 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Cooking Instructor (Canada)
🏢 Minoru Seniors Society
📍 Canada